"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." ~ James Beard

May 22, 2011

Chicken Pizza with a Kick



ingredients
  • 12
    ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
  • 2
    teaspoons cooking oil
  • 1
    medium red sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1/2
    of a medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1
    10-ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1/2
    cup bottled mild picante sauce or taco sauce
  • 1/2
    cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
directions
1. In a large nonstick skillet cook chicken strips in hot oil over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Add sweet pepper and onion to skillet; cook about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from skillet; set aside.
2. Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll pizza dough into pan; press with fingers to form a 12x8-inch rectangle. Pinch edges of dough to form crust.
3. Spread crust with picante sauce. Top with chicken and vegetables; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 13 to 18 minutes or until crust is brown and cheese melts. Makes 6 servings.

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